After years of reading books, admiring photographs and hearing stories about these remarkable gardens and landscapes, I finally had an opportunity to visit the east coast! My initial hook was a Perennial Plant Conference, that coincidentally, my buddy, Matt Berberich was also thinking of attending as his hometown was pretty close to Swarthmore College in Pennsylvannia.
Now, I had about a week to devote to this trip and it got me thinking, "I could possibly hit up New York!" I have a few relatives in NYC that I could possibly visit and there were several gardens that I've been wanting so very badly to see!
Rather than ramble on about my trip, here are some photo highlights!
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| NYC can easily make one feel very small in such a fast-paced environment. |
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| I was thrilled to visit with my cousin and see the amazing Highline! It's a stunning space, but it has become surprisingly touristy. |
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| I also had a cousin who I stayed with in Brooklyn who lived fairly close to the BBG! I had an opportunity to say hello to Scott Medbury, their executive director. |
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| I'm not really all that special, but I guess I had to be to see Mr. Medbury, but the nicest treat was the garden was free that day and I was joined by someone who is quite well known in horticultural literature. |
Any guesses as to who??
Stay tuned...
Ciscoe? ;)
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